Wireless Network Engineer

About the role

Nextera Robotics is a fast-growing Industrial Robotics and AI company founded at MIT. We develop and deploy extensive fleets of purpose-built industrial robots. We are building a future where AI-native robots handle all the repetitive and physically demanding tasks. Nextera has a client base among Fortune 500 companies. Working at Nextera is a great opportunity for those who love to get things done. We are looking for a talented and experienced wireless network engineer driven to take part in developing a low-infrastructure wireless networking solution for challenging and evolving environments. You are going to design, troubleshoot, and optimize long-range wireless networks to support the flawless operation of autonomous mobile robots: https://didge.ai

Responsibilities:

• Engage in systems analysis, engineering, and improvement of existing network technology
• Document network development and testing
• Resolve issues and minimize the impact for customers
• Setup, troubleshoot, and optimize long-range wireless networks at industrial facilities and construction sites: 900MHz mesh network, similar to long-range WiFi.
• Model wireless networks using specialized software
• Conduct wireless site surveys, and provide guidance for deployment engineers and technicians
• Research and improve network monitoring and remote administration technology, network routing technology
• Research and improve network security

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s +2 years industry experience, or Master’s degree +1 year experience in a related field
• Strong understanding of RF and wireless communication technologies, WAN, LAN
• Hands-on experience in wireless network installation, configuration, and maintenance
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues using diagnostic tools
• Experience in conducting wireless site surveys
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site surveys, deployment, and troubleshooting

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with HaLow or LoRaWAN is an advantage
• Any knowledge of network security monitoring is an advantage
• Familiarity with relevant tools - Ekahau, Wireshark, SolarWinds, Splunk etc.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices for efficient network management
• Proficiency in Linux-based operating systems
• Experience with C++ or script languages
• Wireless networking certification (CWNA, CWDP, etc)

Location: Boston, MA, US Salary range: $100K - $135K Employment type: Full-time Experience level: 3+ years Visa sponsorship: Will sponsor

Skills mentioned:

• RF and wireless communication technologies (WAN, LAN)
• Wireless network installation, configuration, maintenance
• Troubleshooting using diagnostic tools
• Wireless site surveys
• Network monitoring and remote administration technology
• Network routing technology
• Network security
• HaLow or LoRaWAN (preferred)
• Network security monitoring (preferred)
• Tools: Ekahau, Wireshark, SolarWinds, Splunk (preferred)
• DevOps principles for network management (preferred)
• Linux-based operating systems (preferred)
• C++ or scripting languages (preferred)
• Wireless networking certifications (CWNA, CWDP) (preferred)